latest issue (“Getting a
Handle on MS Pain,”
Winter 2011–12) and
see that it probably is

related. I’m now in the
process of finding a new
neurologist!

Patricia Davis, via email

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Pain, pain, pain

Since 2004, I’ve had episodic
burning and pain on my left
side, but my neurologist refuses
to believe that it’s related
to my MS. This has led to
thousands of dollars’ worth
of tests by my family doctor
and gastroenterologists—all of
which came back normal. Then
I read the article on pain in the

Inspired to move

It was so great to see an athlete
on the cover of Momentum.

inspiration to keep it moving.

Lori George, New York

If You or Someone
You Know Has MS

Studies show that early and
ongoing treatment with an
FDA-approved therapy can
reduce future disease activity
and improve quality of life for
many people with MS. Talk
to a health-care professional
or contact the National MS
Society to learn about this and
other ways to help manage
MS.

Technology smarts

Even though I don’t use a
smartphone, I enjoyed your
recent MS Tech article (“My
smartphone and me,” Winter

2011–12). I rely on the Internet
to solve my shopping problems,
which are magnified by
MS-related fatigue.

Living in an older home,
where things break on a regular
basis, I often need new parts.

But first, I go online to research
tools, find part names, check
whether merchandise is in stock,
and read repair advice and
customer reviews. Now when I
go to the store, I get what I need
the first time, without the stress
of driving all over town and
leaving empty-handed.

Sarah Shaw, Texas <<< Coming this Summer: Travel Without Barriers

Plan a fun and hassle-free trip, with information on accessible
destinations and activities, as well as the latest ADA
requirements for train, bus and plane travel.

(“Phil Keoghan and the MS
Research Revolution,” Fall

2011). I’ve had MS for 11

years; in the summer of 2011,
at the age of 46, I competed
in a two-mile skateboard
minimarathon—and I came
in first place! It motivated me
to enroll in Shotokan karate
in the fall. Thank you for the

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